US EditionNHL's First Decentralized Draft Is a Logistical Challenge to Make the Event Fit for TV
- The 2025 NHL Draft began Friday night at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City with Commissioner Gary Bettman announcing the Islanders' first overall pick live at 7 p.m. ET.
- The draft adopted a decentralized format this year, voted on by NHL teams, aiming to create a unique TV spectacle while following pandemic-era virtual draft precedents.
- Around 50 top prospects attended in person with families and engaged in virtual reality interactions, while GM Daniel Briere recently traded Ryan Poehling and two picks for Trevor Zegras and plans many calls with his surplus picks.
- Commissioner Bettman stated teams requested the decentralized draft, with 32 first-round prospects selected Friday and rounds 2-7 scheduled for Saturday, all broadcast on major sports networks.
- This format changed traditional draft logistics, offering more freedom for conversations and player interactions, but may be a one-time event reflecting evolving league strategies around media and trade activity.
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readingeagle
One trade down, Danny Briere leaving options open for draft weekend
The leadup to a most unusual NHL Draft was expected to be busy for the league’s general managers, only if they’re trying to get accustomed to the idea of limiting all communication to cell phone. For the first time in … well, since the days the league’s “amateur draft” was held annually in Montreal (non-COVID drafts, that is) … the NHL’s usual set up for the affair will change. No longer will the scene be an arena filled with every team’s execut…
The Peterborough Examiner
NHL’s first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV
NHL teams for the first time in a non-pandemic environment will not be gathering in one place for the draft, and the mind-boggling logistics of decentralizing the annual event are right up Steve Mayer's alley.
The Virgin Islands Daily News
NHL's first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV
NHL teams for the first time in a non-pandemic environment will not be gathering in one place for the draft, and the mind-boggling logistics of decentralizing the annual event are right up Steve Mayer’s alley.
NHL President, Content & Events Steve Mayer talks de-centralized NHL Draft, Hosting in Los Angeles & Future - LA Kings Insider
Happy Thursday, Insiders! Sharing what I thought was a pretty fun interview with Steve Mayer from the NHL. Mayer is the President of Content & Events with the league and is one of the NHL’s key decision makers when it comes to events like the NHL Draft. This season’s draft is unique in that the […] The post NHL President, Content & Events Steve Mayer talks de-centralized NHL Draft, Hosting in Los Angeles & Future appeared first on LA Kings Insid…
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